Loving my Oldies

And isn't that what it is all about, giving your dog love and security. I bet you feel great too, tollers.

Just remembered this thread of mine re lovely experience with a breeder whom I contacted just to ask a question. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/243838-my-experience-with-a-breeder/

Thank god. I get so upset when people say you mustn't comfort your dog because it will just reinforce the behaviour. The dogs is terrified for goodness sake. Anyway, thank god there are some sensible directions coming out. If you can't sleep because the dog is stressed and barking, go and lie with him. Poor fellow. Good luck with that. So awful to see a dog racing by at 100 miles an hour through pure terror. Don't like fireworks anymore. Well, that's not quite true. I can still see the beauty, but I don't get any pleasure because I know that dogs are going to die: run over, cut from going through glass doors, drowning in swimming pools . Too awful. They aren't going to be stopped though, so we just have to do everything to try to keep out dogs safe and to spread the word. BTW, I have a dog who is terrified of storms and even if the skies aren't showing that a storm is imminent, her behaviour is indicative. The vet gave me a few valium tablets and because she is tiny, she gets 1/4 tablet ..... works wonders.

Hmmmm, think this can quite aptly describe humans all over the world.

Went to one years ago, which was great. I guess you'd need a more up to date experience than mine, though, to know what he is like today.

don't feel like a dummy. You can't be expected to know all the various ways all the different breeders like to be approached. lovely helpful post, murve. Going back a couple of years, I saw a Bernese Mtn puppy ..... In the flesh :laugh: OMG what a beautiful beautiful dog. Good luck in finding one, spyda.

What a great sequence of photographs. Love Zora ..... and her name. She is beautiful.

BrilliantPrints = BrilliantService :laugh:

Can't recommended this or otherwise - just popped into my emails so thought I'd post here. http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/national-deal/PhotoBox/716596657?nlp=&CID=AU_CRM_1_0_0_364&a=715827934

http://www.smh.com.au/world/keeping-dogs-as-pets-is-not-african-20121228-2bydg.html Scary - he should ditch the suit then.

Yes, I was wondering that. Let's presume Chair #3 is just out of camera view. :laugh: :laugh:

^^^ This ... and quickly.

I've been waiting for a Huckleberry Christmas shoot. Fantastic MarkF. I love those quilts too :D :D

Great news, HarperLee and so very happy for all of you. I've always told you that you worry too much. to all of you. But!!!! Were you able to enjoy your holiday??

Knowing (not first hand, just DOL and media) what some RSPCA divisions are capable of, I would be paying the adoption fee and getting the dogs out ASAP. Don't forget, the RSPCA will spend any amount on legal fees if they are challenged and if they decide to dig their heels in. I wouldn't trust them not to even kill the dogs if they felt they were being painted into a corner. If they feel their authority is being challenged they will fight tooth and nail. Don't ever trust them to put the dog/s first.

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EXCUSE ME!! NORTY????? Never, my dogs are perfect, just like their owner :D :D :D :rofl:

The thing is, they are safe in the shelter. Yellowgirl is needed for those who aren't safe. If I knew help was needed, I'd send my own dogs to Yellowgirl ...... mmmmmm, there's a thought :laugh: Happy Christmas little Darkie and Spike ........ and for those who are looking after you. :xmasmerrychristmas:

Yeah, but once I read about you jumping up and down with excitement outside at 3am in the morning, my enthusiasm was somewhat dimmed :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Hopefully they will find a home where people know that, no matter how small, a dog is first and foremost a dog.

Excellent, SM.

Those little boys look like a Dogmad Project to me :D .

Yep, she's like a dog with bone when she is on the case :laugh: :laugh:

Could you post a link, please Fuzzy82? I've used Pets At Peace mostly and their range is quite limited.

Nothing better than a dog at full stretch on a beach.

What little darlings. Happy Christmas Donnie and Huxley. May the true spirit of Christmas conspire to find you both wonderful homes.